Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Address 1: Nova Southeastern University 









Address 2: Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy 









Address 3: 3200 South University Drive









City: Fort Lauderdale









State: Florida









Zip/Postal Code: 33328









Country: United States













Program Location:: Florida









Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Stephanie Ruddock Royes
  Title: Graduate Admissions Counselor
  Office: NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy 
  Phone (Work): 954-262-1139
  Email: sruddock@nova.edu










Institutional Website::
- https://pharmacy.nova.edu/degrees/masters/pharmaceutical-sciences.html










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Program Application Deadline
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Application Deadline
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What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year?: July 16, 2026









Does this program use rolling admissions?: Yes













Participation
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Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: Yes













Application Fee:: $50









Application Deadline Description::
Seize the opportunity and take the lead in your academic journey. By submitting your application early, you enhance your chances of securing a spot at our college of pharmacy. Additionally, this will provide you with ample time to explore scholarships, housing options, and other valuable resources that can shape your college experience. Don't wait, act now and set yourself up for success!










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Program Description
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Program Description:
Discover how a Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences can improve your leadership skills, open doors to a higher salary, enhance your research skills, and more. At Nova Southeastern University's Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy, you’ll have the opportunity to improve your career and the lives of your future patients.

This one-year graduate program offers four specialized areas of expertise to choose from:

* Cosmetic Science, focusing on pharmacy-based cosmetic science—from formulation to market.
* Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics, centering on the mechanism of action of drugs.
* Pharmaceutics, focusing on drug delivery to the desired target.
* Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, concerned with evaluating the value and real-world impact of drug therapy.

Upon successful completion of the M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree, you'll be prepared for positions in academia or technological or managerial positions in the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare systems, government agencies, and beyond. This program also readies you for further study in a doctoral program.










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Institution Information
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Is your institution public or private?: Private









Is your program accepting applications for this program?: Yes









Program Start Term:: Fall









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Degree Requirements
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Credits Required for Degree: : 32









Required Rotations:: Research









Seminars:: Required









College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam:: Not Required









Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications:: Not Required









Thesis/Dissertation:: Not Required









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Degree Information
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Delivery Method: On Campus









Curricular Focus or Concentration::
- Cosmetic Science
- Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research










Area(s) of Study:: Administrative Science, Behavioral Science, Biochemistry, Biological Science, Biomedical Sciences, Cancer, Cellular Biology, Cosmetic Science, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Health Outcomes, Health Policy, Health Services, Human Population, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Science, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacy Management, Pharmacy Marketing, Pharmacy Policy, Public Health, Social Science, Toxicology, Transdermal Drug Delivery, Translational Science









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* Cosmetic Science, focusing on pharmacy-based cosmetic science—from formulation to market.

* Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics, centering on mechanism of action of drugs.

* Pharmaceutics, focusing on drug delivery to the desired target.

* Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, concerned with evaluating the value and real-world impact of drug therapy.










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Program Statistics
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Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: Yes









Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program:: 5









Last academic year-country of origin of the accepted students:
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United States: 1









International: 4













Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students:: 3.10









Have you graduated your first class for this program?: Yes









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Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation:: 2.1









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GRE and Other Tests
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GRE Section
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 Is the GRE required?: No













Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: :
All standardized exams (e.g., PCAT, DAT, GRE, MCAT, OAT, etc.) for entrance into the NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy are optional. If submitted, standardized exam scores should be within 3 years from the application submission date. 










Are any of the following tests required for international applicants?: TOEFL or IELTS









Other tests or credentials::
Proof of English proficiency is required for non-native English speakers. Scores for the following standardized tests currently satisfy NSU’s Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy English requirements:
•	Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 80 on the internet-based test (iTB) (toefl.org)
•	International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 6.0 on the test module (ielts.org)
•	Duolingo Test of English: minimum score of 105 (duolingo.com)










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Letters of Recommendation
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Letters of Recommendation:
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Are letters of recommendations required by your program?: No













Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: :
Professional recommendations should go directly to PharmGRAD. Letters of recommendation are no longer required for admission. Instead, applicants must request a professional recommendation using the standardized rating scale within the PharmGRAD application. There professional recommendations are required. These may include a Pre-Professional Committee letter, or letters from a professor, or healthcare professional/employer.










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Other Admission Requirements
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Minimum overall GPA considered:: 3.0









Recommended overall GPA considered:: 3.0









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Financial Support
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Percentage of students receiving financial support:: 0









Type of financial support available:: None









What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission?: none 









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Work study and student employment opportunities are available to eligible students. 











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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: No









Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No









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